1 application named BEN HARLEY
| Application | Class | Applicant | Filed | Advertised | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5041306BEN HARLEY | 35Advertising, business and retail | Individual applicant (V. A.) | 12 July 2021 | No. 20241 November 2021 | closed1 March 2022 |
Goods and services claimed
Class 35: Advertising, business and retail · application 5041306
Retail, Wholesale and Online Sales of Clothing, Articles of Clothing, Readymade Garments, Hosiery, Headwear. Neckwear, Innerwear, Headgear. Parts of Clothing, Footwear and Headgear.
Proposed to be used · Chennai office · full journal entry
Can I use or register "BEN HARLEY"?
For the same or related goods, probably not. In class 35 (advertising, business and retail), a new application for an identical or confusingly similar name is likely to be objected to by the Registry under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, or opposed by the earlier applicant. Closely related classes, such as class 9 (electronics and software), class 42 (software, it and design services), class 36 (finance, insurance and real estate) and class 39 (transport, logistics and travel), carry the same risk.
For unrelated goods, often yes. The same word can be registered by different owners in different classes when the goods are unrelated and the earlier mark is not well known. "BEN HARLEY" appears in 1 class; the other 44 may still be open, subject to a search.
A small change rarely helps. Adding a word, changing a letter or using a logo does not avoid conflict on its own: marks are compared as a whole, by look, sound and idea.
Similar names in the journal
- Harley Estatesimilar spelling · class 30 (Staples, spices and confectionery) · Harley Coffee LLP
- HARLEYsimilar spelling · class 5 (Pharmaceuticals and health) · Individual applicant (S. J.)
- JACK & HARLEYsimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Individual applicant (M. R. K.)
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON Xsimilar spelling · class 12 (Vehicles) · H-D U.S.A., Llc
- Tom harley logosimilar spelling · class 25 (Clothing, footwear and headwear) · Proprietor of D J Creation
Matched by spelling and containment across every issue since August 2021. Our free report and Brand Watch also check sounds-alike names.
Questions about BEN HARLEY
Is BEN HARLEY a registered trademark?
BEN HARLEY has been applied for and advertised in the Trade Marks Journal (1 application, latest on 1 November 2021). Advertisement means the Registry accepted the application; it is registered only if no opposition succeeds within four months of the journal date. The journal does not record the later outcome, so check the live register before relying on it.
Who applied for the BEN HARLEY trademark?
The application was filed by an individual applicant. We do not publish individuals' names.
Can I register a trademark similar to BEN HARLEY?
Not for the same or related goods in class 35: a confusingly similar name is likely to be refused or opposed. For unrelated goods it may be possible after a search. Ask for a free availability report before you file.
What does "advertised" mean? Read trademark status meanings, how long registration takes and how to run a trademark search.
Source and limits. Built from the Trade Marks Journal published by the Registrar of Trade Marks (a public record), issues from August 2021 onwards, as advertised and subject to transcription errors. The journal shows that an application was accepted and advertised; it does not show what happened afterwards (registration, opposition, withdrawal or abandonment), applications not yet advertised, or marks advertised before August 2021, so this is not the live register status. Applicants may ask for a correction or removal by writing to mehak@trademarkindia.pro. Information only, not legal advice and not a solicitation.